Your Role

As a part-time Carpenter in the Army Reserve, you’ll play a crucial role in constructing, repairing and maintaining structures in unique environments, mixing up your regular job with the challenges of military duties and the chance to help the community.

Your duties include but aren’t limited to:

interpreting plans, specifications and drawings

interpreting Australian standards, building codes, regulations and codes of practice

conducting building construction and maintenance tasks in accordance with quality assurance requirements

maintaining store tools and equipment

maintaining high work health and safety and environmental work practices

Why join the Army Reserve?

If you're looking for a new challenge, the Army Reserve could be for you. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of giving something back to Australia, while benefitting from:

Tax-free daily pay

Free healthcare and accommodation whist on exercise or deployment

A flexible time commitment, serving anywhere from 20-100 days per year

Easy to fit into your lifestyle with the option to work close to home

Comprehensive training

Rewarding work that may be in complete contrast to your day job

A supportive team environment

May have the opportunity to deploy overseas (postings are voluntary)

Friendships that last a lifetime

No minimum period of service, allowing you to leave and come back to the Army Reserve whenever you like

Boost your Income

The pay you receive in the Army Reserve goes straight into your pocket with no deductions for tax, and it increases as you gain seniority and experience.

On completion of your initial military and employment training, you could earn at least $229/day tax-free.

Additional amounts are paid for time spent on exercises and deployments.

Location

You will train for 3 weeks in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Following your training, you will be posted to an Army unit close to where you live.

Eligibility:
For this role, you must:

Be at least 17 years of age when you enter the ADF

Have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics

Be an Australian citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details

Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we'll give you tips to help you prepare

Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance

You’ll need to be a qualified Carpenter. The minimum standard for entry is a Certificate III in Carpentry and demonstrated current work experience

Apply Now

Click the APPLY button if you’re excited by this opportunity, and we’ll contact with you shortly.

To view the full position description and learn more about life in the Army Reserve, visit the link here: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/jobs/reserves/army/carpenter